Charles Priest
December 16 1928 - October 22 2003
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Friday October 24th 2003 2-4 & 7-9
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
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Obituary
Charles Patrick Priest Sr., age 74, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at Kobacker House. A Loving and Devoted Husband, Father and Grandfather, a sweet man, and a real gentleman. Retired from the City of Columbus as a Firefighter after 31 years of service and he also worked for Lazarus for over thirty years. He was a member of Amici D'Oro and Mellonaires and 4 Unit Retirees. A graduate of Aquinas High School in 1947. He is preceded in death by Parents George & Florence Priest, son Patrick G. Priest, brothers James and Tom Priest. Survived by Loving wife Betty, children: Vicki(Gary)Good, Teri (Chuck) Westerviller, Chuck P.Jr.(Debbie)Priest, Mary Ann (Steve)Sergio and Colleen Priest. Grandchildren: Gary Jason (Cindi)Good, Jennie Good, Josh (Lisa)Good, Micki Westerviller, Brian(Celeste) Westerviller, Amy Swafford, Jason(Kristina)Swafford. Great-grandchildren Jessica, Julianne, Jamie, Cierra, Sydney, Kevin, Hannah, Landen, Tyler and Nathan, sisters: Rita Whalen, Peggy(Hugh)Miller, brothers Robert(Marilyn) Priest, Donald (Mary) Priest, brothers and sisters-in-law Martha Geer, Frank(Leona)DiCesare, Mae(Ron)Rooker, Donna (Bernie)Norris, Janet (Jim) Dixon, Joan DiCesare, Earl Fowler and Frances Priest. Many cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and his Columbus Fire Department Family. Family will receive friends on Friday, October 24, 2003 at the John Quint & Sons Funeral Home, 1177 West Fifth Avenue,from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. with Amici D'Oro Service at 3:00 pm and a Prayer Service at 3:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2003 at the St. Matthias Catholic Church, 1582 Ferris Road, Celebrant Father James T.Smith. Burial will follow at the Resurrection Cemetery, 9571 North High Street. Friends who wish may contribute to the Hospice at Riverside and Grant 3595 Olentangy River Road. Columbus, Ohio 43214. Condolences may be sent to www.johnquint.com.
Contributions
Contributions may be directed to any of the followingCondolences for Charles Priest
From : Cindi and Susan Yost, 4315 Sandy Lane Rd.
To : Mrs. Betty Priest and family
Date: October 23rd 2003
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
From : Bruce Sutton in Mount Ida Arkansas
To : Priest family
Date: October 23rd 2003
Chuck was a blessing to every one who met him. He was very helpful to new boys on the f.d. That was much appreciated. Working with him at 16's was part of my favorite times and I'll always remember those days with a smile. Charles will always be a great one. GOD bless all of you. Bruce
From : Betty Neely
To : Betty Priest
Date: October 23rd 2003
Dearest Betty: My deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. Now you must depend on the love that God has for you and the love your family has for you to get through this time. I went through the same thing in Feb. of last year. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Betty Neely in Florida.
From : Russ & Wendy Rooker
To : Beloved Family and Friends
Date: October 23rd 2003
Our deepest sorrows and heart filled wishes go out to you all. Rest easy knowing that Uncle Chuck is in a better place now, in heaven with our Lord.
Our prayers and Love are with him and each one of you. His memory will live forever in our hearts.
Love and Prayers from Rockford,
Russ & Wendy
From : Hazel Reynolds (Mae's neighbor)
To : Betty Priest
Date: October 23rd 2003
Dear Betty,
I realize what a sad time this must be for you and your family.
I sincerely hope that you will find comfort in knowing that friends and love ones will be thinking of you during this time and will be there for you whenever necessary.
From : Bob & Holly Rooker
To : The Priest Family
Date: October 23rd 2003
We are very sorry for your loss and we have you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Bob and Holly
From : Dorothy & Spencer Bates
To : Aunt Betty and Family
Date: October 23rd 2003
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Uncle Chuck. We will miss him greatly. He was a wonderful man and will be sadly missed by many. You are always in my thoughts and prayers.
In His loving name,
Dorothy and Spencer
From : Kristy Voltolini
To : Jhenifer and family
Date: October 24th 2003
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I offer you my condolences. I know that he will be missed but never forgotten.
Jhenifer, I wish that I could be at the viewing for you but just know that I am thinking of you.
From : Ron & Mae Rooker and family
To : The Priest Family
Date: October 24th 2003
Dearest loved ones,
We have dearly missed the Chuck we once knew and cherished. He, and you, have suffered these past couple years. God Bless you all. We love You.
Ron & Mae
From : Anna Quint Treboni
To : Betty and Family
Date: October 24th 2003
My sincere and heartfelt sympathy on the death of Charles. I will always remember his smile and his loving and kind ways. Betty you were truely blessed. My prayers are with all of you.
From : Charlotte Blackburn Smith
To : Betty Priest and Family
Date: October 24th 2003
My heart goes out to you all in this time of sorrow. God bless you.
From : Mandie Yontz and Mike Nevel
To : Jhenifer Good
Date: October 25th 2003
Jhen. I am sorry for your loss and I know that your grandfather is happy as an angel. Maybe he is in heaven playing with my little brother, Zachary. Let us know if you need anything. We love you.